Jarrad McVeigh poised to be a Swan for life

Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh is all but certain to remain with the Swans for his entire career after extending his contract until the end of the 2017 season.

Already with 220 games under his belt, the 28-year-old will edge towards the 300-game mark by playing out his new deal.

Jarrad McVeigh makes a break during the game against the Greater Western Sydney Giants.

Photo: Anthony Johnson

"I'm rapt to be here until the end of 2017," McVeigh told the AFL website.

"I'm really happy here, I think we've got a really good group and some really good young guys coming through.

"There's exciting times ahead for this club and I want to be part of it for as long as I can."

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McVeigh enjoyed a successful 2013 on the individual front, winning a second club champion award and earning All-Australian representation for the first time.

The Swan had already been contracted until the end of 2015 and half-jokingly admitted it was better to sign a contract extension before his 30th birthday.

He is faced with the prospect of joining Adam Goodes, Jude Bolton and Michael O’Loughlin as 300-game players with the red and white.

"When you first arrive you just want to get a game and learn what's happening in an AFL environment,’’ he told the website.

"Then you win a Grand Final and see the great players we've had coming through the club, like Jude [Bolton] last year. You want to be one of those guys to play at one club for your whole football life."

McVeigh was also outspoken about the club’s first round loss to GWS, describing it as the worst effort during his 11 years at the club.